- Dental CareDentistry Preventing and treating oral disease has been proven to prolong the lives of our pets as well as provide a good quality of life free of oral pain. At Cambridge Animal Hospital, we offer state of the art dental care at affordable prices.
- VaccinationVaccinations Vaccines are a good way to protect your pet from many diseases, some of which can be life-threatening. We at Cambridge Animal Hospital feel that vaccines are an important part of your pet's health care plan. However, we do not believe that every vaccine is for every pet. We feel that each patient and family's circumstances are different and that their healthcare plan should likewise be individually based. For this reason, we like to take the time to discuss the various vaccine options with you and develop a plan that best fits your pet during the exam visit rather than go with a one-size-fits-all formula.
- Nutritional CounselingThough parasites can be present in pets without any outward signs, we often see problems such as diarrhea, anemia, weight loss and discomfort to the pet. In addition, some of these parasites can be transmitted from a pet to their human family members. This is especially of concern in homes where there are young children or owners who have weaker immune systems (elderly owners, people with cancer or people with HIV).
- Comprehensive ExaminationCambridge Animal Hospital is available to receive patients at any stage of life and for any primary complaint. Our doctors believe that a thorough physical examination that encompasses all body systems is essential in the workup of a patient regardless of the presenting complaint. After discussing your concerns fully with you and based on the findings of the examination, our doctors will make recommendations for further diagnostics and/or treatment and present them to you for your input. Please feel free to ask questions during this time. We value your input and want you to feel comfortable and involved during this process. We encourage an open dialogue between families and doctors. In addition, we will follow up on every case, whether it is a sick call, a chronic condition, or just vaccines, in the days after your visit so that we can ensure that your pet is on the right track to health.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlHeartworms are parasites transmitted via mosquito bites to dogs and cats. The immature worms are injected during the bite and, over a period of 4-6 months, they travel to the heart and large blood vessels in the lungs where they mature and cause inflammation and clots. If left untreated, heartworms can cause severe heart and lung disease and can be fatal. Preventing this infection with an easily administered once a month pill is much safer and more cost effective than trying to kill the adult heartworms. Because of the severe damage these parasites can do, and because of the risk of side effects in certain dogs given heartworm prevention in the face of an existing infection, we recommend heartworm testing in all dogs over 6 months of age before starting or re-starting heartworm prevention pills.
- Behavioral Disorder TreatmentFeline Herpes/Calici/Panleukopenia (FVRCP or Feline Distemper) - This vaccine helps protect cats from several of the upper respiratory viruses as well as a potentially life-threatening disease called Panleukopenia. Panleukopenia is related to the parvo virus that we see in dogs. It causes vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and is often fatal despite even aggressive treatment. Fortunately, the vaccine for this disease is extremely effective in preventing it. This combination vaccine is administered initially as a series, often starting at 8 weeks of age. It is then boostered one year later and can then be administered every 3 years after that.
- Pain ManagementNote: If your pet needs to be monitored by a professional or requires continued IV pain medication, we will either arrange for your pet to go home with one of our doctors, for one of our technicians to stay in the clinic overnight, or we will recommend a transfer to the emergency center for overnight care.
- Vomiting Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Injury Treatment
- Intestinal Foreign Object RemovalAbdominal surgery such as exploratory laparotomy, foreign body removal from stomach or intestines, bloat, splenectomy, bladder stone removal
- Leptospirosis TreatmentLeptospirosis - This is a disease that occurs sporadically in the US, usually in the summer and fall, and is caused by various strains of the Leptospira bacteria found in the urine of wildlife or in water or soil contaminated with such urine. Infected dogs may have a fever, do not eat well, vomit and may suffer from kidney and liver damage. This disease, even when treated, can be fatal. It can also be transmitted from infected pets to human family members in the pet's urine.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
- Hip Dysplasia Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Heart Disease TreatmentMonitoring - A veterinary technician will be with your pet for the entire procedure monitoring their vital signs (this includes spays and neuters). We use advanced equipment to continually monitor your pet’s EKG (heart tracing), blood pressure, oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry), respiratory level, end tidal CO2, and temperature. This information is recorded electronically and transferred into your pet’s permanent record.
- Periodontal Disease TreatmentProfessional dental care starts with a full physical examination. All of our dentistry is performed under general anesthesia. Though many owners like the idea of anesthesia-free dentals, it is impossible to probe and radiograph teeth and clean under the gumline without having them asleep. Though the teeth may look clean, areas under the gumline where infection and true periodontal disease occur are not addressed. Also, being asleep for the procedure is much less stressful than being forcefully restrained for tartar removal. During anesthesia, your pet will have an endotracheal tube placed to protect his/her airway from fluid and bacteria, as well as have an IV catheter and fluids, pain medication, and be fully monitored by a veterinary technician to make the procedure as safe as possible.
- Wound and Fracture Care
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Veterinary SurgeryDr. Natalie is a firm believer in compassionate animal care and is committed to providing comprehensive, client-oriented veterinary services to your pet. She loves all aspects of general practice however her special interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery and brachycephalic breeds (bulldogs).
- Spaying and Neutering
- Laboratory ServicesWe recommend pre-surgical blood work to ensure that there are not any other health issues that might affect the choice of procedures or drugs used on your pet or indicate an increased risk of surgery for your pet (i.e. - anemia, kidney or liver issues, electrolyte imbalances).
- MicrochippingMicrochips are a small implant the size of a grain of rice that is injected under the skin to provide a permanent form of identification for your pet. They can be injected during any visit with minimal pain. These chips contain a number encoded in them that is unique to your pet. A scanner can be used to locate this number. If your pet is ever lost or stolen, this number can then be used to help reunite you with your pet.
- Boarding
- Grooming